Diy Project Instructions

Pirate Top 2

erikaschiquis — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:24:33 GMT

Project Level:Easy Project List: Fabric Elastic thread Simplicity pattern 4484 http://www.simplicity.com/assets/4484/4484.jpg Not only a Pirate top but Roma top, Spanish-Hispanic top or many other folkloric dance tops. I made this for the student show for our Kailama piece. I made this the same way I did this piece http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/09d14743-f96b-4a3f-b5a0-e7cff2134b1f except for the sleeves. I wore my coin bra over it. I also added a decorative stitch all around the neck and bottom hem. Its a fast and easy piece. For more sites for pirate, goth or other items please refer to links in Pirate Top 1 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/09d14743-f96b-4a3f-b5a0-e7cff2134b1f

Copper Coin Bra

erikaschiquis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:55:08 GMT

Project Level-Advance for this bra other coin bras -beginner to advance depending how you make it Project List: Irish Coins Split Rings-8mm and 6mm Copper Chain Copper Washer Brocade Copper Fabric Nice underwire Bra Gross grain ribbon Big sturdy hooks Fray check I finally finished this coin bra. I bought the coins from Velvet Peacock Designs back in 06'. http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ I worked on and off this for over 2 months. I bought a nice clearance bra and covered it with brocade fabric.I used fray check on the inside so my seams on the brocade wouldn't fray. I took off half of the top straps and cut off only the hooks of the back. I didn't cut my bra sides cause I didn't need to for me. If you perform a lot , you should because the elastic side straps will eventually give out. I added gross grain ribbon to the back and the top straps and cover it with my fabric. I did many fittings including getting a few needle pokes in my back. Here are some links on how to cover your bra: Anthea Costumes http://www.kawakib.com/page-16.html Nadya's http://www.nadyas-naehtipps.de/englisch/e-fotoroman-bh.htm Misha http://www.flickr.com/photos/mishakitty/sets/72157604040747130/ Shira http://www.shira.net/cg/coverbra.htm There's many other items to add like 0-rings, etc. but I will leave that for later. I drilled all these coins on a drill press.My poor fingers hurt after awhile from the burs. but it was much easier than drilling them by hand. I drilled four holes in each coin so I could connect them. Previous blog on drilling coins http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/e3548950-5725-4cbc-92d8-e6db989fc830 I used split copper rings to do this. I bought mine at W mart. There's better split rings but I was on a budget and they work pretty good. After I had them all draped like a necklace, I sewed them onto the bra cups and middle.I used quilter's thread to sew on the coins. I added necklaces on the very top and the bottom middle. This was all very time consuming so I did it at night while watching T.V. I also added chain drape on the bottom with Irish pennies on it. I drilled a copper washer and that was my middle piece where the drape hangs from. I also connected the small split rings and made chains of them and connected them to parts of the coins on the top. Gave a cool metal look. This is a project that I waited on making cause I knew not only is a bit hard but time consuming. A picture of me wearing it http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/0226e180-aa05-40c0-9258-79ed2eabe5c2 I am going to put many links on the bottom for better explanations on how to make coin bras. How to make a bra http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/t00111.asp fitting a bra http://www.sevenveils.co.uk/learning/costumes/#bra Stiffening cups http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/7fa93b40-2d5e-45f1-aad3-c9e97f7e3f90 lining the cups http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/5131f130-f850-4b11-b3b3-8e82769642e0 halter bra construction by Christina http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/5f63b654-e4e9-4e2c-837d-fe6bd7ef1fbc Making a Bra Base by Deserae http://www.flowersofaraby.com/making_base_bedleh_costume.htm Bra Constructions http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/5f63b654-e4e9-4e2c-837d-fe6bd7ef1fbc Coin Bra tutorials: Annabella http://www.annabella.net/tribal/coinbra.html http://www.annabella.net/tribal/coinbra2.html Black Swan Tribe http://www.blackswantribe.com.au/coinbra.html Bra Bases-just buy an already base and just decorate-great for beginner sewers Atira's http://www.atirasfashions.com/bra.html Sugar Petals http://www.sugarpetals.com/bra_belt.asp Flying Skirts http://www.flyingskirts.com/catalog/004-for.shtml The Bra stop-customized bras http://thebuststop.stores.yahoo.net/ Bra Construction tips for the Busty Gal http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/3a139502-6928-4170-bc5e-2ce137a41d77 Big Boobiful Beledi Dancers http://tribes.tribe.net/bigboobifulbeledi Triangle Bras(I do have an diy blog on this)including tips for Busty Gals http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/7be2a146-a707-4f14-94a2-ed33428961e8 Constuction of a Bra and including Busty Gals http://euphraxia.com/images/tutorial.jpg Replacing straps and putting in o-rings for a criss cross back http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/d6b4d683-f463-438d-8d44-dc82b00cb8c4 http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/f79163a6-3ad0-4b44-bd96-b35c1de45f78 How to put a o-ring in the center of your bra by Deserae http://people.tribe.net/cbb7e562-01a4-4a1e-859e-d67ab1a006b0/photos/14dce3e3-47e3-4782-9477-763ec5b92adc How to put on coins http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/2b72b2c9-aded-46cc-a5fd-0c8676579ba4 http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/94a73f29-5c08-48df-bb86-8bd009b86694 spacing coins on a bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/639ddb61-a3e5-44a4-b1ec-aeac310d753c how to distribute the weight of coins on a bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/791cfd86-1c90-4c60-9319-1904106da80a attaching Turkomen buttons to a bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/f1ddf578-8531-42d6-8385-cce689ea2833 what to use to sew on your coins http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/f1cac4b9-d0f6-4c7c-8689-aa740c4f717c How to clean a coin bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/8ceb2bb3-4267-418e-b033-2f88ac5b3f07 How to clean and store your bra http://www.farfesha.com/pages/costume-care.htm Assuit source for covering your Bra http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/0f08f72a-8d73-40a5-883c-bc5a94e4a940 How to polish your coins http://pages.cs.wisc.edu/~roy/magictalk-wisdom/discussions/polishing_coins.html http://gometaldetecting.com/cleaning-finds.html How to clean copper coins http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Copper-Coins-in-Seconds Other ideas to decorate your bra besides coins Scales by Pixie http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/0840ae7a-79d7-44d0-8d61-5e3977e112b1 Washers by Basha http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/21ac0568-5f44-4b95-838e-52c688cd3670 Rabies Tags by Tanis http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/thread/ac35b3e3-8b79-4ada-9289-de4c6e25f201 Brass Tags by Haifa http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/photos/a8f59f2f-bc14-4af6-8f9d-aa9824070bba Macrame by Trudi http://tribes.tribe.net/diycostumes/photos/d1974710-8e84-442a-8796-3f2b5c2dbe60 Where to buy supplies for bras-o-rings, chain http://www.costlesscostumes.com/ZCS.html Where to buy coins Velvet Peacock Designs for the Irish Pennies please ask for them because they are not up on the site yet http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ Sirik http://stores.ebay.com/sirik_TRIBAL-Coins_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ11QQftidZ1QQtZkm Shimmy Bliss http://www.shimmybliss.com/servlet/StoreFront Tribal Souk http://www.tribalsouk.com/ Red Camel http://theredcamel.tripod.com/textiles.htm Salome's Tent http://www.salomestent.com/coins.htm Bellydance shop http://www.thebellydanceshop.com/products.php?id=22 Saroyan http://www.saroyanzils.com/ The Goddess Garden http://search.express.ebay.com/merchant/thegoddessgardenbykahlea bluz4allah http://search.express.ebay.com/merchant/bluz4allah Attaching a coin drape to a bra http://www.shira.net/cg/coinbra.htm http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/thread/7e509be1-1324-4799-b8d9-aa77dacf5ed8 Books on how to make decorated/coin bras The Costume Goddess http://www.costumegoddess.com/books/beltbra.htm Dawn Devine Brown http://www.amazon.com/Embellished-Bras-Dawn-Devine-Brown/dp/0967817064 More Books http://www.pinkgypsy.com/davina/ Patterns http://www.artemisimports.com/patterns/ Tempest Corset Bra pattern http://www.meddevi.com/dance/boutique/pattern/index.html Vendors who sell coin bras Velvet Peacock Designs http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/ Moondance Bellydance http://www.moondancebellydance.com/coinbelts.htm My Tribal Rootz http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5154516 Liora Designs http://www.liorabellydance.com/LioraDesigns.html Tribal Bazaar http://www.tribalbazaar.com/braandbeltsets.html Tahiya custom made bras http://www.tahiya.net/ Anaya Tribal http://anayatribal.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2 Coin Costumes-Sarah Skinner's Shop http://www.shakemyday.com/shop/s_coin_cost.html AngelDMort http://www.angeldmort.com/ Khaduja's Costuming http://www.khadujascostuming.com/ East Coast Tribal http://stores.ebay.com/East-Coast-Tribal Belly Roll http://www.bellyroll.com/adorn.html Heavy Metal Bras by Once in a Blue Moon http://tribes.tribe.net/onceinabluemoon Flying Skirts http://www.flyingskirts.com/catalog/bras.shtml Belli Phat-includes plus sizes http://tribes.tribe.net/belliphat http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5611328 Tombo Studios-Goth http://www.tombostudio.com/assuit.html Naked Parrot Desings http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5573957 Gigi's Originals http://stores.ebay.com/Gigi-Originals-For-Every-Body http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=987 Read my Hips http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5627472 The Goddess Garden http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5644056 http://www.freewebs.com/thegoddessgarden/apps/webstore/ Synari http://www.geocities.com/synaridesigns/ http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5311792 http://tribes.tribe.net/synari-designs Domba http://www.domba.com/ Coin Drapes, Bras and Belts by Costless Costumes http://www.costlesscostumes.com/ZBDC.html

Mermaid Shell Necklace

erikaschiquis — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:05:30 GMT

Project Level-easy to moderate Project List Shells iridescent beads-Joanns or other craft stores monofilament pearl beads other types of beads that are oceanic like Sorry the pictures aren't so great but this is the Mermaid Shell Necklace that I was working on and finished for awhile. I wanted something big but more natural than the plastic crap at the stores. Using an already made necklace made out of hemp like string and brown beads on it, I added to it. I used the fishing line(mono-filament) to string up small shells, pearls and translucent beads on it. I used another string and strung up more beads and including my bigger shells on it. I did a strung up version of coral by stringing some small pearls on then at the top -go down the same strand of beads, skipping the top bead, and then continue doing the same thing through out the necklace to give a coral look. I tied it off at the end to the necklace that I used. I have a picture of necklace I was looking for here http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/eb39ff04-a655-4d88-90f2-4268bed8be32 Where to buy shells-besides the beach, craft stores, Joanns http://www.usell-mart.com/catalog/index.php http://www.seashellshop.com/shells.html Pearls-buy at Joanns or any other craft store http://www.craftamerica.com/pearls.htm Monofilament-buy at Joanns or other craft stores http://www.ohiobeads.com/catalog/illusion-monofilament-50mspool-p-370.html http://www.geminidreamsbeads.com/pd_nylon_monofilament_cord_8_100_yd.cfm other beading projects http://www.wittyliving.com/crafts/jewelry/ Where to buy shell necklaces Shahlah has beautiful shell headpieces and other items http://tribes.tribe.net/shahlahcraftdesigns http://www.shahlahcraftdesigns.com K-lee has some jewelry and some very cool hair shell items(hardcore headpieces) http://www.thegoddessgarden.net/tt_facesnheads.html necklaces http://www.whitebuffalobeadsandstones.com/healingpropertiesabaloneshell.html http://www.native-american-market.com/old_pawn_turquoise.html http://www.kkpacific.com/Search.bok?category=Polynesian+Puka+Shell+Jewelry there's many places just google shell necklace other Mermaid diy blogs Mermaid Hairfalls http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/c6b664e8-9254-412a-a1dc-27137ed0a7fd Mermaid Starfish Hair http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/52c626c6-f3fa-4b5c-bd61-9671b40f70c0 Mermaid Seaweed Belt http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/13e17353-aaff-484a-bb87-2b1e8fa5cfe6 Mermaid Shell Bra http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/051976f7-8f8b-4228-a9ac-60b9968119c8

Emerald Isle Skirt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:19:08 GMT

SOLD

Pretty in Pink Skirt

erikaschiquis — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:20:27 GMT

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12063095

Caribbean Sea Skirt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:08:00 GMT

Skirt For Sale http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11911822 Top is sold

Ocean Breeze Skirt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:11:58 GMT

Skirt http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11911886 and top and For SALE

Irish Summer Skirt

erikaschiquis — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:40:27 GMT

SOLD thanks, erika

Orange Sherbet Skirt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:30:43 GMT

SOLD Thanks, erika

Crimson Love Skirt

erikaschiquis — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:22:55 GMT

last one for now SOLD Thanks, erika

Purple Haze Skirt

erikaschiquis — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:21:00 GMT

Finally put up another skirt SOLD Thanks, Erika

Fairy Bead Hair Falls

erikaschiquis — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:46:53 GMT

Project level-Easy Project List String-strong enough to withstand bending and small enough to fit beads through Beads -dice -wood -acrylic -metal -glass Acrylic bead flowers Tassels O-rings This is an easy way to use up those left over scraps from projects. I played with this one night. Even though I have done these before previous blog on bead hair falls http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/d7d77e6e-f488-4dc0-afaa-f6f071f585de I wanted to keep playing with this idea. I was also inspired by Lasair's Hair doodles http://tribalcostuming.tribe.net/photos/a93bb01f-891d-4966-9fe1-277e3db915c5 I just strung beads after tying off the the tassels at the end. Tied knots and then strung some more. I added some leafy acrylic beads and I thought it looked kinda like fairy wings. Tied loops on the top and thats it. For vendors of hair falls go to this link and the bottom has a list http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/c6b664e8-9254-412a-a1dc-27137ed0a7fd

Charm/Junk Bracelets

erikaschiquis — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:36:01 GMT

Project level-easy(if you buy all your beads,charms,etc) to intermediate(if you make some of your own beads, charms,etc.) Project List: 0-rings chain toggle clasp for closing the bracelet beads,charms, left over broken stuff polymer clay to make your own beads shrinky dink to make your own charms There are many different ways to make a charm bracelet. It depends on what you want to do. A theme? A color? Beads on the wrist or just added to a chain, etc. I like to add beads-left overs-on a chain. I first put them on a head pin and twist them to have a small opening on one end. If the bead has too big of a hole , I add a small seed bead so the head pin won't slip through. http://www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/WJU/techniques/beadwrap/pg06.htm I then add two beads to each 0 ring and hook onto the chain. I add until I like how filled it looks. You don't have to add so many but I like it full. What kind of beads-any kind. I used a combination of dice, plastic, glass and polymer clay beads that I made. I also used metal charms that are from broken,lost or not used jewelry. I also had some shrinky dink charms I made with my kids name in Chinese script on the blue/purple one. I also stamped dragons on some of the shrinky dinks.(yes, even U2 is in there). I made coat the polymer beads to make them shiny. Here are some links on how to make some http://www.silverenchantments.com/charm-bracelets-how.html http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/jj/charmbracelet.cfm http://pmegio.com/projects/charm.html http://jewelrymaking.about.com/library/weekly/aa051703.htm Vendors of Charm bracelets I am selling a few on my Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5450178&section_id=5268389 really cool ones http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=24952&section_id=5006472 http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title_description&search_query=charm+bracelets http://www.beyondthebeachnz.com/braceletsanklets.htm http://www.bohemianelegance.com/gypsys_jewels_bracelets.htm Goth Bracelets http://www.decarabia.co.uk/gothic_bracelets_page1.htm

Last minute home made gifts

erikaschiquis — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:23:50 GMT

Don't have time or money for gifts? Don't want to shop at a store-where all the other sheep are shopping? Here are some simple gifts to make at this site http://www.mormonchic.com/crafty/homemade_christmas_gifts.asp http://notmadeofmoney.com/blog/2006/11/50-homemade-gift-ideas-from-around-the-web.html http://www.gardenandhearth.com/HomemadeGifts.htm xmas Stockings http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/feature/ff1003_stockings/ff1003_stockings.html and here are some other suggestions. Towels Get any size towel in white. Use up some of that trim or lace and sew it on the bottom. Takes about 10 minutes at most. Usable and pretty gift. Pillow cases 1 yd of any cotton,satin or soft fabric. Sew around the bottom and sides. Leave open the top and fold back fabric. Done-takes about 10 minutes-longer if you zig zag (if you don't have a serger)the seams so they don't fray. Fleece blanket buy a yard or more or less(depends on how big you want it.) use a pinking shear or rotary cutter to cut the blanket even. Thats it- 10 to 15 minutes Fleece scarves 12 inch wide by 45 long piece of fleece. Use rotary cutter or pinking shears to cut the scarf even. You can cut the ends of it in strips-probably 7 to 10 inches for the fringe. 10 minutes There some simple , cheap gifts that don't suck your bank account or time.

Throwing Star Barrettes

erikaschiquis — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:52:48 GMT

Project Level-Easy Project List Chainette Tassels Throwing Stars-Rubber ones with hole in the middle Glue(I used Aleene's Jewel it) Wooden beads Dice Beads Plastic Beads Metal Beads String(I used some hard paper kind used in crafts-sorry forgot the name) Metal French Barrettes Here's another item made using rubber Throwing Stars. I figured I make these into something for my hair. I first glued the metal barrette backings allowing a little of the hole in the star to remain open. I let the glue to sit for 24 hrs before proceeding. I then double strung my string and tied off the chainette tassel on the bottom. I added different beads-wooden,metal,plastic,etc. After I had strung up all my beads, I threaded threw the hole,in the star, the beaded string and tied it off in knots on the back of the star. That was it. I plan on making more -hmmm maybe a whole costume theme. I already have my throwing star belt. for French barrettes http://www.landofodds.com/servlet/Categories?category=BARRETTES you can also puchase french barrettes at Joann Fabrics or other craft stores Throwing Stars http://www.karatedepot.com/wp-ni-01.html throwing stars http://www.knightsedge.com/ninja-throwing-stars.htm Aleene's Jewel it Glue http://www.amazon.com/Aleenes-Jewel-Embellishing-Glue-Dabber/dp/B0001DSCPQ Vendors martial arts belt barrette http://www.justbarrettes.com/martial-arts-belt-barrette-item-sk-100.html

Fabric Flowers

erikaschiquis — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:10:54 GMT

Project Level-Easy Project List Fabric sewing needle and thread buttons or I used rhinestones Pattern and instructions found here http://blairpeter.typepad.com/weblog/2006/03/fabric_flowers.html I thought I try it and the results are what you see. I think if I lined the fabric and double the fabric it would be fluffier. The first flower is brocade and the other two are cotton. I just hand sewed them together and I was too lazy to find buttons so I glued on rhinestones. I think I'll try some ribbon flowers too.

Throwing Star Belt

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:44:52 GMT

Project Level-Intermediate Project List: Fabric-I used Brocade Chains Belt Buckles Eyelets Rhinestones Aleene's jewel it glue Throwing Plastic Stars(the ones used in Martial Arts) Okay-I know your going what? the heck. Well I started making this belt with brocade fabric. I used medium weight interfacing in it. I sewed all around it and added belt buckles on the back and one big one in the front that is actually is used as a buckle since I put eyelets in the front so the buckle knob can go through. I added chains on the front and back that were gonna be thrown in the trash at work. I then glued rhinestones. The best part is that I was able to use the plastic throwing stars I had bought at my dojo. I thought how cool it would be to use them. I glued them on too. I have more throwing stars and plan on making some more cool things with them. Sources to buy throwing stars@ http://www.karatedepot.com/wp-ni-01.html http://www.knightsedge.com/ninja-throwing-stars.htm

Brocade Red and Black Tassel Belt

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:29:09 GMT

Project level-Easy Project list: Fabric-I used Brocade Yarn for tassels beads Elastic This was a quick tassel belt to be worn with my Pirate outfit but I didn't bother wearing it cause I didn't want to ruin it on Halloween. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/82370871-bb63-485a-9108-0643e6f273fa I sewed my brocade into a casing for the elastic. Sew the fabric inside out then turn and pull it inside out. I did my tassels using wool ease yarn and crochet gold yarn for placing them on the belt. I added some beads including dice beads. I then pinned them to my casing bottom and sewed them down. I then measured the elastic around my waist and proceeded to take away 2 inches from it so the elastic would fit snug on me. I used a bodkin to put my elastic through because the safety pin was getting stuck in it. http://sewing.about.com/od/beginner1/ig/Sewing-Tools/bodkin.htm Sewed the ends closed and added a plastic snap to close the belt. I also added a small belt buckle to cover the front. Previous diy blog on Tassel belts including links for making and buying tassels, vendors and more yummy stuff @ http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/9e210fbe-1caf-4beb-9fb1-787c132b0134

Jack Sparrow Pirate Bag

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:58:40 GMT

Project level-Intermediate(just using one fabric) advance (for the quilt blanket look) Project List Left over scraps of brocade,skull fabric,pirate fabric skull and sword metal pendant white fabric for computer transfers Print and Press iron on transfers medium weight interfacing lining After seeing a basic canvas bag with a shadow picture of Jack at a jewelry store(selling for almost 20 bucks)I decided to make my own. I used all my left over scraps of fabric from brocade , cotton pirate ,etc and cut them into rectangles and sewed them together. I used a decorative top stitch on most of fabric on one side.If you are a beginner , I suggest just getting one type of fabric or two. for a link on how to sew quilt squares http://quilting.about.com/od/piecingtechniques/ss/partial_seams_3.htm I then made the back with one side with black so I could put pictures on there. I also added some fabric with Asian writing on it. Sort of POTC 3 look. I had a gown sash from work(yup, they were gonna throw it away) and used that for the lining of the inside of the tote. I sewed and serged that up. You place the lining in the tote wrong sides together. http://justatemporarymeasure.blogspot.com/2007/11/tote-bag-tutorial_20.html I also sewed on a pirate skull and sword on the fabric comic print of jack.(left picture) I then proceeded to transfer the pictures of Jack from my computer to my printer -where I put in my special paper for transfers http://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=JT-908/175.0.2002.9492.0.0.0 I buy mine at Joann's with the 40%off coupon. I iron on the transfers on white fabric and then sewed them on the bag. I forgot to switch the side of the picture so it would come out the right way instead Jack's Kuchi pendant braid is on the left instead of right. Just remember to switch it on your computer before you print it. I made the handles out of the same fabric as the bag. I then placed the handles in between the bag and lining and sewed all around. I stitched back and forth on the handles to reinforce them. Now I have my own Jack Sparrow Pirate bag. to make a tote bag link http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/totebag.htm another http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Tote-Bag another link http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=section/classroom/sewprojects/totebag/totebag.htm another http://make-it-easy.com/opentot2.html another out of placemats http://musings-of-a-domestic-goddess.blogspot.com/2006/11/youll-never-look-at-it-same-way-again_20.html

Mata Hari Bottle Cap Beaded Fabric Bracelet

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 14:23:03 GMT

Project Level-intermediate Project List Fabric Medium Weight Interfacing Beads-lots of them Bottle cap Aleene's Jewel it Glue or other glues Printer Decoupage glue Metallic trim I have set a goal for myself of not buying any craft,fabric,beads,etc. items until next year. I want to use my stash and get it down and perhaps use more imagination on my projects. Inspired by this diy blog http://mazeltovjewelry.blogspot.com/2006/05/bracelet-tutorial-destiny.html and having saved bottle caps for a few years and use up left over beads. Take note-Mine is not nearly as detailed, nor as lovely as the diy blog above. Also, mine is a bracelet and not a cuff. I first added interfacing to one side of my fabric. I then folded over the fabric. I didn't sew it up but left it open so I can sew on it then close it. Why?So you don't see all the stitching on the other side. Sewing by hand -beads on one layer of fabric , I covered the middle part. I choose beads at random. When I thought it was done , I added a metallic trim to the ends and sewed it over. You can see the hand sewn parts on the end but thats what pops out the trim so I purposely did that. I then printed out a Mata Hari picture -I made it tiny. I glued it into the bottle cap. I bent the bottle cap openings more. I first put some glue on the fabric and let it sit for an hour then I glued the bottle cap on top. I added some decoupage glue on the picture and bottle cap to seal it from water.I wil be adding matching colored plastic snaps on it soon. you can had hooks, velcro or other items for a clousure. Some links to make your own beaded bracelets http://mazeltovjewelry.blogspot.com/2006/05/bracelet-tutorial-destiny.html http://inventorspot.com/dripping_in_trash http://mollychicken.blogs.com/my_weblog/2006/03/bracelet_tutori.html http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=102369.0;topicseen you have to go down a bit more than half way for the fabric cuffs http://blog.makezine.com/archive/crafts/23.html http://cqmagonline.com/vol06iss01/articles/645/index.shtml make a bracelet from vintage bras http://craftchi.com/blog/?p=399 bottle cap bracelet http://www.rubberroadadventures.com/1104ElizabethBottleCapBracelet.htm using resin in bottle caps http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/resin.html Vendors of bottle cap bracelets http://funkaliciousjewelry.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=10 http://www.schlafly.com/HTML/estore.jewelirish.php

Tribaret Flower Headdress

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:49:44 GMT

Project Level:Easy Project List: Trim Flowers Left over jewelry(got my stuff from throw away junk at work) Small chainette tassels I had been working on this for awhile but never knew what to add. I sewed two pieces of trim together. I liked the little fringe on the ends and it looked to me a bit Hispanic/Native American. I had sewn on some belt pieces on the top by hand. I also added some broken jewelry to the very top(missing earring piece and a clip on earring).I then added some small chainette tassels on the sides. My flowers needed some pin backing so I glued those on. The flowers are removable so I can either ditch them or put some other flowers. I added ribbon on the sides so I can tie it around the back of my head. I usually add bobby pins to keep it in place. I am also making a matching arm band for this. I made this project in my car during my lunch hours at work. Thats were I find my time. Previous blogs on head pieces @ http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/f1a650e6-bcc3-4e86-a5c4-7d137cc36161

Pirate Tempest's Corset Belt

erikaschiquis — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:35:04 GMT

Project level: beginner to intermediate(serger) Project List: Tempest's Corset Belt Pattern http://www.meddevi.com/dance/boutique/pattern/index.html Skull Fabric Synthetic hair Asian Coins Ribbon eyelets I finally finished this belt. I wore it on Halloween minus the braids here http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/82370871-bb63-485a-9108-0643e6f273fa I used Tempest's corset belt pattern( I love, love this pattern)but only did the four panels. I used Jolly Roger fabric. I applied medium weight interfacing between the panels. I serged my panels but you can sew them inside out or hand sewn them.I then applied the eyelets using a tool I bought.( I highly recommend you practice first on a scrap piece of fabric before applying the eyelets if you never worked with them before.) eyelet tool I used-third picture down@ http://lifewithmonkey.wordpress.com/2007/04/21/ I added the red ribbon to the corset part and the part to attach my hair. I added an Asian coin then the hair. I braided the hair to give it that Jack Sparrow look. I added some left over look alike chain mail fabric to the braids. That was it. I made a Tribaret Tempest's 6 Panel Corset Belt here http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/8247dbdf-54f9-4c04-b26a-8e1c0bca9e10 First blog on her pattern here http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/8f3f60d8-88f8-481b-829c-64275fb71349

Peyote Stitch Bangle

erikaschiquis — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:55:01 GMT

Project level-intermediate Project list- 4mm round beads 11 seed beads Nymo, size D Thread Heaven(I didn't use it but its good to have) Size 12 bead needles I know I promised this last year but hey-its up now. I made only one so far since I have to go and buy more beads to finish the other one I started. Its really fun but it takes time to make. This bangle can be worn for any style of belly dance. I have directions directly from class. I think I confuse you more if I tried to say it. click on links after reading instructions for pictures. Peyote Stitch Bangle Picture of Professional ones http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/2a88bb90-fff1-4509-9247-c84c761fda04 Materials 4mm round beads Size 11 seed beads Size D , Nymo Size 12 bead Needles clear nail polish scissors 1. Cut 1 yard of Nymo and stretch. 2. Thread needle. 3. Pick up 1,4mm bead and then 2 size 11 seed beads 3 times. 4. Join into a circle and tie a square knot, leaving a 6 inch tail. 5. Seal knot with nail polish. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/79d1fef2-0a94-48c0-ace8-16c1a2b110be 6. Go through the next bead [a 4mm bead]. A http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/c3da5e12-9cde-4631-8046-4f6833718ba9 7. Pick up 1, 4mm bead and go through the next 4mm bead B. Repeat through C. Repeat through A. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/9e288872-5abf-4dbc-af5f-ccc21c248682 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/fa201991-f847-42c4-9315-cca43ad78ce4 http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/d86e85e6-e107-446f-8a1c-7db576e2e33f 8. Step up by going through the next 4mm bead without adding a bead. D 9. Next row. Pick up 2, size 11 seed beads and go through bead E. Repeat through F. Repeat through D. F .A- Next row. Add 1. 4mm bead between each of the 3, 4mm beads that are on the last row. STEP UP B. Next row. Add 2, size 11 seed beads between the 4mm beads. Repeat rows A and B until you have achieved the desired length. http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/photos/77dbda03-d818-434a-b4fc-dc4d9059ccae Place end A against end B and stitch together so the 4mm beads fit together between each other. Weave through a couple of rows and knot the thread. Seal with nail polish. Weave through a few more beads and snip thread. You have a bangle ! How to make other Peyote bracelets http://www.whimbeads.com/cart.asp?pg=classroom-freeform_peyote http://www.beadjewelrymaking.com/Arts_and_Craft_Idea/even_count_peyote_stitch_instruction.html http://beadwork.about.com/library/weekly/nfreeform.htm Patterns for sale http://beadbugle.com/html/projects_bracelets_seed_t3.html Vendors sascutsis.com/Jewelry.htm

Pirate Lace Skirt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:42:56 GMT

Project Level-Intermediate Project List: Fabric Lace Fabric I had been collecting skull fabric every two weeks to make this skirt. Of course with Halloween on the way I was able to get skull lace fabric for the bottom. I basically made this like all my other tiered skirt except using lace in one of the middle rows(Its curtain lace-clearance ; ) ).Its a 10 yds skirt with 3 tiers but with a few more rows than the usual skirt. Even though I wore this for Halloween I still have a few things to finish on it.The waistband-I did a elastic waist because I had to get it done. Its too bulky and will add my zipper waistband to it later. I also wanted to add ribbon yarn as trim to a couple of the rows on it. I might even add some Turkoman buttons. For more info on tiered skirts@ http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/fa614bde-a775-4353-b6b5-c2c90fd98404

Tribaret Tassel Belt

erikaschiquis — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:13:52 GMT

Project level-intermediate Project List: Yarn-2 skiens Glass Beads Metallic crochet yarn Fabric Rhinestones Silky Tie belts Rhinestone Pins Fringe Sequin trim Aleene's Jewel it glue I have been working on this for over year. Not exactly this belt but a belt for my two costumes. I started out with black fun fur and that was no good. So I went back and started from scratch. Then one day at Joanns I found this fabric and it came from there. It covered both colors in each costume. I measured the fabric around my waist and added darts to the back and two sides so it didn't pucker and would fit better.I added heavy interfacing. The fabric is also on the inside of the belt. I then made my tassels. Purple and Olive ones in the front and back. I strung them up through some metallic gold crochet yarn for a sparkling effect. I also added glass beads on each tassel and above it. I added the tassels in between the fabric and did a baste stitch so they would stay in place. I then sewed purple fringe to the bottom and sewed by hand sequin trim on top. I sewed silky ties(left overs from work)to the ends to tie the belt together. I added a decoratitive stitch to the top and ends using a double needle.I used black and varigated green thread for the decoratitive stitch. I glued rhinestones on the front. Not to many since a coin belt might be used on top of it. Removable rhinestone pins were added to the tie ends. I have two previous blogs on tassel belts. The first one has all the links for instructions and vendors@ http://people.tribe.net/erikaschiquis/blog/9e210fbe-1caf-4beb-9fb1-787c132b0134